Water Works

Baby Toddler Mealtime

Hand-washing time? Tell your child, “This is the HOT water (point to the faucet); this is the COLD water. Together they make warm water! This is the soap. Soap and water make BUBBLES that clean our hands. Now, let’s rinse off the bubbles. Can you help me dry my hands with this towel?”

See what your child is learning

You’re helping your child learn a routine that will keep them healthy, and sharing the science of how things work (hot and cold make warm). If they’re just learning to use words, you can prepare them for what’s about to happen, by using a word they love, like, “We’re going to wash our hands—BUBBLES.”


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